Heat-health alert for East of England

An amber heat-health warning has been issued by the UKHSA. The warning is in effect from the morning of 11 August 2026 through to the evening of 14 August 2026. Please ensure you keep up to date with weather reports reports and plan accordingly.

UKHSA weather warning guidance
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Make safeguarding decisions with confidence: Launching this month

Introducing the new Safeguarding Adults Decision Support Framework – your essential guide for making confident decisions around potential safeguarding concerns.

Why use it?

  • Clear pathways means less time spent on uncertainty

  • Prompts you to consider all relevant factors before making a decision

  • Available digitally for quick reference during visits or meetings

  • Co-produced with our partners Essex Care Association, East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST), Provide, Essex Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) and Southend, Essex and Thurrock safeguarding adults partnership.